America's Clean Future Fund Act [S.685]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a carbon fee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
S.685: America's Clean Future Fund Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/10/2021
Lacey Act Amendments of 2021 [S.626]
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes.
S.626: Lacey Act Amendments of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/09/2021
Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021 [HB-1393]
To address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.
HB-1393: Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/28/2021
21st Century Conservation Corps Act [S.487]
A bill to make supplemental appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland Security, Labor, and Commerce for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
S.487: 21st Century Conservation Corps Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/25/2021
Sustainable Agriculture Research Act [HB-1363]
To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to provide for an additional goal of the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) to enhance the role of agriculture in innovative sustainability solutions.
HB-1363: Sustainable Agriculture Research Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Davis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 04/05/2021
21st Century Conservation Corps Act [HB-1162]
To make supplemental appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland Security, Labor, and Commerce for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
HB-1162: 21st Century Conservation Corps Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 02/18/2021
SR-43: A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE").
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/08/2021
You have voted SR-43: A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE")..
Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021 [S.300]
A bill to address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.
S.300: Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 02/08/2021
HR-104: Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE").
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 02/18/2021
You have voted HR-104: Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE")..
Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act [HB-8909]
Requires the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the Department of Agriculture to review the national conservation practice standards, taking into consideration the climate benefits of such standards. Climate benefit is defined as a reduction in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions; an increase in carbon sequestration; or mitigation against, or adaptation to, increased weather volatility.
HB-8843: To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson
Introduced In House on 12/03/2020
You have voted HB-8843: To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes..
Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020 [S.4929]
A bill to address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.
S.4929: Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/30/2020
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. [SR-547]
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Encourages the public to participate in activities that celebrate the anniversary and highlight the importance of this program, working family-owned forests, and the clean water, wildlife habitats, and wood supply that forests provide for all people in the United States. Supports conservation and management of the nation's trees and forests through landowner participation in the Conservation Reserve Program,
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SR-547: A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5193-5194; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5175-5176) on 07/14/2016
A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the "International Year of Soils" and supporting locally led soil conservation. [SCR-10]
A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the "International Year of Soils" and supporting locally led soil conservation. Supports the designation of 2015 as the International Year of Soils, and supports locally led soil conservation. Encourages public participation in activities celebrating the importance of soils to the United States. Supports soil conservation through partnerships with local soil and water conservation districts and voluntary landowner participation in federal conservation programs.
SCR-10: A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the "International Year of Soils" and supporting locally led soil conservation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/14/2015
You have voted SCR-10: A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the "International Year of Soils" and supporting locally led soil conservation..
Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act of 2016 [S.3288]
Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act of 2016 This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to exempt certain recipients of Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation assistance from specified reporting requirements. The bill exempts producers or landowners eligible to participate in any USDA conservation program from reporting requirements related to subawards, executive compensation, the Universal Identifier, and the System for Award Management.
S.3288: Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/06/2016